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The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome

Brazen
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In December 2016, a US official in Havana went to the embassy medical centre to report a debilitating and confounding illness. The symptoms included headaches; nausea; hearing loss; problems with memory and vision – and its onset was characterized by hearing… something. A buzzing, hissing, grinding… sound. Soon, a second official came down with the same symptoms. Then a third. Then a fourth. By the time the story went public in summer 2017, dozens of US diplomats, as well as some Canadians, had come down with what was becoming known as “Havana Syndrome.” In this deep dive investigation, journalist Nicky Woolf peels back the layers of one of the most bizarre mysteries of the modern age. The Sound is a story about spycraft, technology, and the brain. It’s a story where, at every turn, you’re never quite sure what’s real and what’s an illusion. It’s a story about how the Cold War, maybe, never really ended. The Sound is a Project Brazen production. For more fearless storytelling, search for the Brazen channel on Apple Podcasts or visit brazen.fm, home to all our podcasts, documentaries and newsletters. At Brazen, we show you how the world really works – from espionage and corruption to deal-making and organised crime, we’ll take you inside stories from hidden worlds. Don’t stay in the dark. Subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts or at brazen.fm/plus and get exclusive bonus episodes, as well as ad-free listening and early access to new podcasts. For the latest from Brazen delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters at brazen.fm/newsletters.
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13 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
Bonus·
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
29 mins
Bonus·
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
51 mins
S1 E8·
Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
38 mins
S1 E7·
Mar 6, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
31 mins
Bonus·
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
12 mins
S1 E6·
Feb 27, 2023
Feb 27, 2023
33 mins
S1 E5·
Feb 20, 2023
Feb 20, 2023
31 mins
S1 E4·
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
34 mins

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